Vocabulary
Science Tools
Observation/
Inference
Scientific Method
100
A tool that makes objects appear larger.
What is a microscope.
100
What tool is used to measure volume in the metric system?
What is a measuring cup or graduated cylinder?
100
Observation or Inference? The lights are off in the classroom.
What is an observation?
100
The first step in the scientific method.
What is ask a question/make an observation.
200
A tool that measures the amount of matter in an object.
What is a balance?
200
What tool measures in grams?
What is a balance (triple beam balance)?
200
Using your senses to collect information.
What is an observation?
200
The step where you will make a table or a graph.
What is collecting and analyzing your data?
300
A procedure that is carried out under controlled conditions in order to test a hypothesis.
What is an experiment?
300
What tool led to the discovery of bacteria and other very tiny, living things?
What is a microscope?
300
Forming an opinion about an observation.
What is an inference?
300
When you make an educated guess about what is going to happen during your experiment.
What is make a hypothesis?
400
The steps that scientists follow in order to test a hypothesis and find out the answer to a question they have.
What is the scientific method?
400
Observation or Inference? Ms. A is in a bad mood because she hasn't had any coffee today.
What is an inference?
400
What is a control variable?
What is anything you keep the same during your experiment to make sure that your results are accurate.
500
A factor in an experiment.
What is a variable?
500
This tool measures the force of an object in Newtons.
What is a spring scale?
500
Make one observation and one inference about this classroom.
Answers will vary.
500
Jordan is testing which type of bread molds faster: white or wheat. Name three variables in his experiment that he will need to control.
Examples: Where he puts the bread The brand of bread he uses The expiration date on the bread How often he checks the bread for mold, etc
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